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Watch: ARCH ENEMY's DANIEL ERLANDSSON 'Too Ill' To Perform In Tempe; Last-Minute Replacement Drummer Fills In

ARCH ENEMY's Daniel Erlandsson was forced to miss the band's October 6 concert at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona after falling ill. His temporary replacement for the gig was Hank Lin of the "Wrath Across North America 2026" tour support act THROWN INTO EXILE. Earlier today, ARCH ENEMY shared...

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PARKWAY DRIVE To Release Sydney Opera House Performance As 'Home' Live Album

Australia's PARKWAY DRIVE played a career-defining Sydney Opera House show in June 2025, performing alongside a full symphonic orchestra for the one-night-only event. The band has now announced that the resulting live album, "Home - Live At The Sydney Opera House", will be released on December 4 via...

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BOKASSA Announces New Album 'Anomalies', Shares 'Cop Out' Single

Norwegian stoner-punk rockers BOKASSA return with a bang on ferocious new single "Cop Out", a no-nonsense barnburner set to please fans of the band's heavier side. Watch the "Cop Out" music video below. "Cop Out" sees the power trio firing on all cylinders, leaning into their metallic hardcore roots...

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UNDEATH Shares New Song 'Arterial Bombardment'

New York-based death metal corpse grinders UNDEATH have shared their Relapse debut single "Arterial Bombardment". Check it out below. UNDEATH frontman Alex Sason comments: "Today it's our pleasure to share 'Arterial Bombardment' with you. After signing with Relapse, we knew we had to come out swingi...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Didn't Know We Were Gonna Have A New Band Logo Until I Saw The 'Into Oblivion' Album Artwork'

In a new interview with Brooksy & JD of the weekday breakfast show on Australia's Rebel FM, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if he has a specific regimen that he has to follow in order to make sure he can sing at his peak ability night after night. He responded (as transcribed by BLAB...

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Announces January/February 2027 European Tour

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD has announced its return to Europe for a headline tour. These shows will see the multi-platinum rap-rock powerhouse kick off their 2027 exactly how the intend on continuing it: loudly. The tour will follow a major year of live activity in 2026 that's taken them to venues all over th...

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Announces Spring 2027 North American 'Reflections' Tour

FROM ASHES TO NEW will embark on the spring 2027 "Reflections" tour in March. Featuring support from NEVERTEL, DARK DIVINE and HOLLOW PACT, the trek will kick off March 12 and will run through April 18. FROM ASHES TO NEW will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, an organization whi...

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JOHN 5 And FENDER Announce Three New Signature Telecasters

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster. Eac...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Plans To Review Leftover 'Half-Songs' From Recent MEGADETH Recording Sessions To 'See If There's Anything There'

During a question-and-answer session prior to MEGADETH's September 24 performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, band founder Dave Mustaine said that while stands by his pledge that the group's chart-topping 17th studio album will be its last, there may yet be additional MEGADETH material rele...

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The Battle Between Metal And Orchestra Still Goes On For SEPTICFLESH

By David E. Gehlke SEPTICFLESH and an orchestra are now inseparable. The long-running Greek extreme metal outfit has taken a union that was originally popularized by the likes of CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and even METALLICA, via 1999's "S&M", making it such an integral part of their core sound t...

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Watch: CANDLEMASS Recruits Guest Singer FELIPE PLAZA KUTZBACH For Australian Tour

Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS recruited Chilean vocalist Felipe Plaza Kutzbach (PROCESSION, DESTRÖYER 666, SCALD) to handle lead vocals during the band's four-date Australian tour, which kicked off on September 29 in Melbourne and concluded on October 3 in Perth. Felipe, who currently lives...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Recruit Former FOREIGNER Singer KELLY HANSEN

Hard rock juggernaut THE DEAD DAISIES have officially charted a bold course for 2027, ushering in a thrilling new chapter with the addition of legendary former FOREIGNER frontman Kelly Hansen on lead vocals. Signaling a restart for the band, the rock collective has confirmed the upcoming release of...

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AEROSMITH Teases Return To Live Stage

Legendary rockers AEROSMITH appear to be teasing an imminent return to the stage. Earlier today (Monday, October 5),AEROSMITH shared a new video featuring frontman Steven Tyler and legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin, with Tyler on a ladder adding letters to the Hollywood Bowl's marquee and ask...

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MOONSPELL Announces March/April 2027 'God Is A Vampire' European Tour

Portuguese dark metal icons MOONSPELL are taking "Far From God" on the road in spring 2027 for their most ambitious European headline tour to date — and a celebration of 35 years of darkness. Following the release of their critically acclaimed and fan-praised album, the band will bring the "God Is A...

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KENNY HICKEY: TYPE O NEGATIVE Is 'Bigger Than Ever', Thanks To TikTok

In a new interview with Ed Hackimer of This Day In Metal, Kenny Hickey reflected on his time as a member of TYPE O NEGATIVE, which effectively broke up after the passing of frontman Peter Steele in April 2010 from heart failure at the age of 48. " Well, looking back, I think everything had to be the...